Identity Theft

If one of your customers or employees is a victim of identity theft as a result of personal information you collected, you are required to provide information that assists the victim. The following resources explain the business owner's responsibilities, and provide practical advice on how to protect personal information against identity theft.

Businesses Must Provide Victims and Law Enforcement with Transaction Records Relating to Identity Theft
Explains requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. If one of your customers is the victim of identity theft as result of personal information your business has collected, you must provide a free copy of transaction records (for example, a credit application) relating to the theft.
Business Guide to Fighting Identity Theft
Provides a wide range of educational materials that can serve as practical tools to help you educate your employees, constituents and/or members about identity theft and data security.
Guidance for Protecting Consumer Identity
Offers guidance for businesses about information compromise and the risk of identity theft.
Information Compromise and the Risk of Identity Theft: Guidance for Your Business
Provides steps you should take and whom you should contact if your customers' personal information is compromised.
Onguard Online
Provides tips on how to guard against Internet fraud, how to secure your computer and protect your personal information.